ATI RN
RN ATI Adult Medsurg Proctored Exam 2023 With NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushings syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Osteoporosis. In Cushing's syndrome, excess cortisol weakens bones, leading to osteoporosis. B: Hypertension is common in Cushing's due to cortisol's effects on blood vessels. C: Weight gain, not loss, is typically seen in Cushing's due to cortisol-induced fat redistribution. D: Hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia, is common due to cortisol's role in glucose metabolism. E, F, G are irrelevant. In summary, osteoporosis is expected due to cortisol's impact on bone health, while the other options are not typical findings in Cushing's syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently assumed the role of caregiver for their aging parents who have chronic illnesses. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates acceptance of the role change?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Changing the floor plan of the home to accommodate the father's wheelchair demonstrates acceptance of the caregiving role. This action shows that the client is willing to make necessary adjustments for their parents' needs, indicating a commitment to the role change.
A: Feeling overwhelmed and unsure indicates resistance to the role change.
C: Wishing for siblings' help suggests a desire to share responsibilities, not necessarily acceptance.
D: Feeling resentful points towards negative emotions, which do not align with acceptance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching about stool consistency to a client who will undergo a colectomy with the placement of an ileostomy. Which of the following information about stool consistency should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: The stool will have a high volume of liquid. Following a colectomy with an ileostomy, the client will have fecal output from the small intestine, resulting in a high volume of liquid stool. This is because the large intestine, responsible for absorbing water and forming solid stool, is bypassed with an ileostomy.
Choice A is incorrect because the stool will not be firm and well-formed.
Choice C is incorrect because the stool will not be similar to normal bowel movements due to the absence of the large intestine.
Choice D is incorrect as the stool will not be hard and difficult to pass.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringers by continuous IV infusion to replace output from an NG tube. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that this therapy is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Urine specific gravity 1.020. This finding indicates that the kidneys are effectively concentrating urine, which means fluid balance is being maintained. A specific gravity of 1.020 is within the normal range, suggesting adequate hydration. A high specific gravity like 1.035 (choice
A) indicates dehydration. Decreased skin turgor (choice
C) and dry mucous membranes (choice
D) are signs of dehydration, not effectiveness of therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse make a referral to palliative care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the client with Parkinson's disease whose medications are no longer effective may benefit from the specialized care and symptom management provided by palliative care. Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Referral is appropriate when symptoms are not adequately controlled.
Choices A, C, and D do not require palliative care as they involve routine treatments or procedures that do not necessarily indicate the need for specialized palliative services.